Polish Film Talk & Screening – The Peasants @ Watermans Arts
A special screening of The Peasants, with earlier Film Talk by central/eastern European cinema expert Michael Brooke, on Poland's history of animation.
25
02.2024
Events, Film
“The Righteous. The Story of the Ulma Family”
A theatrical production based on the true & tragic story of the Ulma Family, honoured as Righetous Among the Nations for their heroism in sheltering two Jewish families during WWII.
28
01.2024
Events, History, Theatre
Gala Premiere – “Rescuing Chopin – A True Story in Two Acts”
A new play telling the true story of the rediscovery of a lost statue of Chopin on London's Southbank, a post WWII gift from the Polish government to the UK, which was found with the help of the homeless.
27
01.2024
Events, Music, Theatre
Exploring Grief and Loss Through Art
Featuring three Polish artists based in London as part of a a group exhibition that explores artists’ experience of loss and grief in contemporary art practice.
24
01.2024
23
02.2024
Events, Visual arts
The 32nd Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity
Poland's largest charitable fundraiser which also takes place abroad. Find out more about volunteering opportunities at collection centres abroad.
28
01.2024
Events, News
Open seminar: Reading Filipowicz with Translator Anna Zaranko
Enter the fascinating world of the writer's work in conversation with award-winning translator Anna Zaranko, who translates Filipowicz's work into English
25
01.2024
Events, Literature
20 Letters to Joseph Conrad up for Auction
Letters to Joseph Conrad up for auction as part of the sale of Library collection of founder of Foyles bookshop.
31
01.2024
Events, Literature, News
The 52nd Polish Ball
Open to all, the traditional Polish Ball is a highlight in the calendar of the UK's Polish community. A charitable event, the ball's aim is also the building of British-Polish relations.
20
04.2024
Events, News
Holocaust Memorial Day: Resistance at Auschwitz
Jack Fairweather on the life of Polish resistance hero Witold Pilecki as part of a joint event organised by the Polish Cultural Institute and the British Library to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2024
22
01.2024
Events, History, Literature, News